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This file contains a set of 17 problem solving tasks around decomposing numbers within 10 (where both addends are unknown). Each of the tasks has its own recording sheet, which may be copied for the students. Page 1 contains a general scoring rubric, and page 2 contains sample student work.

We'd love to see your student work samples! Please consider remixing this task to include work samples.

This resource is from Tools4NCTeachers.In this lesson, students use their understanding of word problems to sort problems based on type.  The focus for students in this lesson shifts from solving word problems to analyzing word problem structures in order to group like problems.  The purpose is to help students understand and visualize problems so they will know how to write equations that match and know what operation is needed to solve.  This lesson focuses on sorting addition and subtraction word problems with a specific focus on Take Apart and Put Together types.  The lesson, however, can be adjusted to use with any problem types you notice students need more experience with.  You could also adjust the number size in the problems to use this lesson at different times in the year. 

This resource is part of Tools4NCTeachers.

In this task, students are faced with a both addends unknown problem. They must find as many solutions as possible using pictures, numbers or words. A scoring rubric is included. The task may be used for instructional or assessment purposes.

This link goes to an interactive orchestra you can use with any age group. It breaks it down into the instrument families and then by instrument. (Conductor included)